decarbonization

Istanbul Shipyards Undergo Major Green Upgrades Led by Atal Solutions

The shipping industry’s significant environmental impact, ranking it as the sixth-largest polluter globally, is being directly addressed by a substantial $123.7 million retrofitting project spearheaded by Atal Solutions, in collaboration with Damen Shipyards Group, Blue Astra Maritime Shipping, and a consortium of other partners, reports AJOT.

Green Retrofitting 

Atal Solutions is currently undertaking a significant green retrofitting project in Istanbul, where four vessels are undergoing...

https://mfame.guru/istanbul-shipyards-undergo-major-green-upgrades-led-by-atal-solutions/

Op-Ed: Shipowners at a decarbonization crossroads

By Jonathan Strachan, Chief Technical Officer, Houlder

The shipping industry is navigating uncharted waters as it confronts the complex challenge of decarbonization. A recent qualitative survey by Houlder, the London-based design and engineering consultancy, sheds light on the tough decisions shipowners must make in a rapidly shifting regulatory and political landscape. Jonathan Strachan, Houlder’s Chief Technical Officer, offers insights from his discussions with shipowners grappling with the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/op-ed-shipowners-at-a-decarbonization-crossroads/

HDF Energy Partners to Decarbonize Indonesia’s Maritime Sector

  • HDF Energy Develops Hydrogen Power Plants to Fuel Indonesia’s Maritime Transition.
  • ASDP and PLN Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Solutions for Indonesian Ferry Network.
  • HDF Energy Signs MoU with PT BAg for Clean Energy Solutions in Shipping.

On April 16, 2025, HDF Energy’s Indonesian subsidiary, PT HDF Energy Indonesia, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Transportation (MoT), state-owned electricity company PT PLN (Persero), and ferry firm PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry...

https://mfame.guru/hdf-energy-partners-to-decarbonize-indonesias-maritime-sector/

SEA-LNG: IMO Confirms Methane Pathway’s Role in Decarbonisation

  • The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed the role of the methane pathway, including LNG, in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping.
  • The IMO’s decision provides confidence for ship owners to invest in LNG-dual fuel engine technologies, ensuring a practical and scalable approach to decarbonisation.
  • The new framework is expected to stimulate the development of liquefied biomethane and e-methane, promoting cleaner fuel options in the maritime industry.

SEA-LNG expressed...

https://mfame.guru/sea-lng-imo-confirms-methane-pathways-role-in-decarbonisation/

Report Highlights Green Methanol as Leading Climate-Neutral Fuel for Shipping

  • Green methanol is identified as the most practical low-carbon fuel for international shipping, with up to 96% CO₂ reduction over a ship’s lifecycle.

  • It is preferred over hydrogen and ammonia due to its ease of handling, retrofit potential, and technical readiness.

  • Despite promise, high costs and limited availability remain key challenges, prompting calls for IMO regulations and CO₂ pricing to support adoption.

A new report by the Institute of Maritime Energy Systems at the German...

https://mfame.guru/report-highlights-green-methanol-as-leading-climate-neutral-fuel-for-shipping/

Wärtsilä Launches Methane Slip Reduction Tech for 50DF Engines

  • New Spark Gas Tech Cuts Methane Emissions by 75% in LNG Engines.
  • Wärtsilä 50DF Upgrade Slashes Methane Slip with Spark Gas Conversion.
  • Wärtsilä and Chevron Team Up to Cut LNG Methane Emissions.

Technology company Wärtsilä has introduced a novel methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel (DF) engines. The technology allows the DF engines to be converted to spark gas (SG) operation, which provides an optimised combustion process. Fuel efficiency is enhanced, and methane...

https://mfame.guru/wartsila-launches-methane-slip-reduction-tech-for-50df-engines/

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